WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20328, 29 August 1931, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

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Mrs H. L. Bowker and her sons ("Buckworth Lodge," Shirley) are spending a holiday in Timaru. Mrs J. H. Hall (Papanui), who has been visiting Mrs A. H. Miles and Mrs Garcia, Webster (Wellington), i 3 _ returning to Christchurch this morning. Mrs Moore (Cashmere Hills), accompanied her husband, the Hon. Richard Moore, to Wellington, whero she intends to spend a few weeks. Mrs Vivian (Dunedin) is spending a holiday in Christchurch and is staying at "Khandallah," Papanui road. Mrs R. B. Ward (St. Albans) is spending a holiday in Auckland. Her sister, Mrs A. Ambridge, formerly of Rarotonga, who has been staying with Mrs Ward, has decided to make her home in Auckland.

Mrs W. K. Burnett and family have taken a house at Diamond Harbour for the term holidays. Bishop F. A. Bennett, who is arriving from the West Coast this evening, will be the guest of the Rev. and Mrs F. B. Redgrave, Fendalton, for a few days. He will preach at the Avonside Anglican Church to-morrow evening.

Mrs Percy H. Harris, Dyer's Pass road, left yesterday for a visit to Hawke'B Bay.

Mrs Colbeck (Auckland), who has been visiting Christchurch, is spending a week with Mrs Vivian Riddiford, "Woburn," Lower Hutt, before returning home.

The engagement is announced of Joan Alice, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Norton Oram, Highgate, Dunedin, to William Kenneth Faed, elder son of Dr. and Mrs David Macmillan, of Prestwich, Manchester, England.

Mr and Mrs Charles Maddren (Bishop street), who have been on a visit to Kaikoura, Blenheim, and Nelson, have returned to Christchurch. Mrs Gerald Bowen and Miss Chrystobel Bowen (St. Albans) are leaving today for Timaru t-o visit Mrs W. H. Helmore.

Miss Phyllis Sharp© who, with Mr and Mrs C. S. Lovell-Smith, is holding an exhibition of paintings in Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs G. E. Thompson, St. David street. Miss Audrey Hampton is spending the term holidays with Mrs Moffat Hampton, Tinwald.

Mr and Mrs J. S. Hawkes (Cashmere Hills) returned yesterday from a visit to the North Island. Miss Hazel Gooder (Wellington) is visiting her sister, Mrs G. Morton Smith, Fendalton. Mr and Mrs W. H. E. Flint, Miss Betty and Mr J. Flint, who since their return from England early _ this week have been staying at Warwick House, are going to-morrow into their house in Poynder avenue, Fendalton. Miss Mary Menzies has returned from a short visit to Mrs John Deans ("Kirkstyle"). The Misses McGregor (Cashel street, West) have left for a visit to Hanmer Springs. Miss Lorna de la Cour (Bishop street) is leaving to-day for Timaru, where she will spend a week with Miss Southgate (Luxmore road). Miss Lesley Payton (Masterton), who has been staying at Porter'B Pass, has returned to Christchurch and is staying with Mrs R. W. Morrow, Fendalton.

Mr E. Atkinson Eeddell (Armagh street West) left last evening on a short visit to Dunedin.

Mrs H. B. Sellers (Wellington) arrived in Christchurch yesterday morning.

Miss M. E. Sims, Dominion president of the New Zealand Federation of University Women, who is at present in Dunedin, and has been the guest of Mrs W. N. Benson, Maheno street, is now staying with Miss A. Stevenson, Queen street. Miss Sims, since her arrival iii Dunedin, has conferred with Professor A. G. Strong and Miss M. Salmond on business concerning the Pan-Pacific Women's Association, and she will leave for the north on Monday.

A team of women golfers from the Wellington Golf Club, Heretaunga, visited Masterton on Wednesday to play a team of members of the Mastorton Golf Club. The visitors were entertained to luncheon by the club, of which Mrs Guy Williams is captain. The Wellington players were Mrs J. C. Peacock (captain), Mrs Warwick Gregory, Miss Lulu Dyer, Miss Mardio "Ward (secretary), Mrs E. Blundell, Mrs H. Nathan, Mrs Kemp, Mrs Simpson, Mrs Bernard Wood, Mrs Fulton, Mrs Duncan Stout, Mrs C. E. RichaTdson, Mrs Henry, Mrs Blain, Miss M. Wylie, Mrs Hayinan, Mrs Spiers, Misses P. Blundell, C. Young, M. Peacock, and P. Riddifcrd.

Miss Nancy Deans ("Kirkstyle") left last night for a month's visit to relatives in the North Island.

Misa Margaret Lance, who has been spending a holiday at Porter's Pass, returned to Christchurch yesterday.

The engagement is announced of Madeline, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs J. G. Home, Timaru, to Maxwell, eldest son of Mr and Mrs R. S. Field, St. Albans, Christchurch. The annual "wahines' night" of the Christchruch Savage Club will be held in the Art Gallery on Thursday next. The Great Chief, the Rev. D. Gardner Miller, will preside over the korero.

The Eosemary Dance Assembly will hold the usual function to-night at the Perry road Hall. Two bands, those of L. Grummitt and T. Jones, will supply all the latest dance numbers.

The Dunsandel Branch of the Plunket Society will hold a sale of cakes, produce, etc., on Wednesday, September 2nd, in the empty shop under Dixieland, Cathedral square.

At the last monthly meeting of the executive of the Girl Guides the resignation of Miss Oicoly O'Borke as member of the executive and provincial camp adviser was received with regret. Miss O 'Borke has been actively connected with the Peace Scouts in New Zealand and Girl Guides both in England and the Dominion for eighteen years, and has a thorough knowledge of guide work in every department. Her wonderful personality and her enthusiasm have influenced every member of the Guides from the youngest Brownie to the older Guider. Early this year she organised the Guide displays at the rally held at Addington in honour of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, and, in recognition of her work she received, from Lady Baden-Powell, the medal of merit. Miss O'Eorke is at present living at Hororata, and the executive expressed the hope that, at a later date, she would rejoin the Guides, and give the executive the further benefit of her knowledge and experience. The Dunsandel Branch of the Plunlcet Society will hold a sale of cakes, produce, etc., on September 2nd in the enjpty shop under Dixieland. —(5

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PARTY AT LOBURN. On Thursday evening an enjoyable farewell party was given at Mrs Montgomery's home, The Schoolhouee, in honour of Miss Brenda Smart and Messrs Norman and Leslie Smart, who are leaving the district. Games and competitions were enjoyed and musical items givtn by Misses Marion Hasell, Iris Pulley, and Alison Montgomery, and Messrs Norman Smart and Alan Thomas. During the supper interval, Mr John Montgomery made a presentation to Miss Smart and her brothers, on behalf of Loburn friends. Speeches were also made by Mr Alan Thomas and Mr Montgomery on behalf of the Loburn Football and Tennis Clubs. Have you anything to sell—Do voir wish to buyP If so, a small advertisement in the classified section of Tho Press will be all vou need. 12 words Is, three insertions 2s 6d —tJ

GIRL GUIDES.

COMPANIES FOB INVALID AND CRIPPLED GIRLS. (By a Post Guide Captain.) "When the Girl Guide movement was first organised, it was probably not even thought of in connexion with physically handicapped girls. Guiding, with its many outdoor activities, was for the healthy, adventurous, normal child. What would be the use of a Guide who could not camp, could not drill, could not join in those fascinating Nature rambles and thrilling tracking games? What would be the use of a Guide tied to crutches or a hospital bed?

Yet, to-day, wherever companies of active Guides have sprung up, companies of invalid and crippled Guides have grown beside them. There are companies in hospital, sanatoria, homes for the deaf and blind, leper asylums, and even mental hospitals. Doctors and nurses, knowing the importance of a healthy occupation for the mind and hands of a crippled child, support the movement whole-heartedly. In spite of her inability to join in the outdoor activities of the active Guides there is much in Guiding which is open to the invalid girl. She can share in the comradeship, the noble ideals, and the service of Guiding; she can learn fascinating handcrafts in order to qualify for badges; there are games and competitions in which sho can join. Some crippled Guides even know the joys of camping, and in Surrey a beautiful camp site, with a suitable building on it, has been purchased specially for these handicapped girls. When Guide companies were formed in institutions for the physically defective, invalid girls living in their own homes, or in hospitals where there were no companies, wished to become Guides, too. Eventually, somebody invented the idea of running companies by correspondence and so Post Guides were started.

Post Guides, owing to their disabilities, and also to the distance' separating the various members, cannot hold meetings as ordinary Guides do. Their meetings come by post in the shape of attractive and instructive monthly magazines, representing many hours of unselfish work on the part of captain and lieutenant. In the magazines the Guides find stories, poems, pictures, jokes, snapshots, badge work, competitions, quotations from great authors, articles on travel, cooking hints, handwork patterns, and letters from their Guiders. The children themselves often send original contributions. Many invalid Girl Guides make toys, or do fine needlework, to be sold in their own shop at headquarters. A clever Birmingham girl makes £6O a year iii this way. When there are active Guides living near a Post Guide, thoy visit her, befriending and helping her all they can. This comradeship with normal children often means a great deal to crippled girls, who are apt to feel lonely and out of things. The Girl Guide movement is comparatively new in New Zealand, and as yet there are no companies in institutions. Post Guiding, however, has met with an enthusiastic reception. Since the first patrol was formed four years ago, the numbers have increased from half-a-dozen to half-a-dozen score., and it is hoped that, as the movement becomes more generally known, every physically handicapped girl in New Zealand will have the opportunity of becoming a Girl Guide.

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE.

CHEVIOT BRANCH. The first meeting of the Women's Institute was held in the Presbyterian Hall on Tuesday, when the president (Mrs Struthers) presided over a good attendance of members. The meeting opened with the singing of the Institute song, after which the president said she hoped all members would endeavour to make the new branch a success, and that the Institute in its turn would be of great benefit to its members. An impromptu roll call ''The Noise I Dislike Most," was well responded to, and caused some amusement. Patterns of moccasins and slippers were cut out and distributed, and Mrs Archer exhibited a mocassin made from sheepskin, and Mrs Read a pair of child's slippers made from an old felt hat.

The competition arranged for the next meeting was "The best article made from a sugar-bag," which is to be judged by popular vote. Miss Hughes offered to give a demonstration at the next meeting of "How to crochet a ragmat," and Mrs Dalgety's offer of a display of spring flowers with names attached was accepted with pleasure. Miss E. Penhalluriack played two pianoforte solos, and also acted as accompanist for the singing. Members were asked to bring clippings from papers, journals, etc., on interesting Institute topics, to aid the secretary in compiling a scrap-book as a guide and for reference. The hostesses for next meeting, chosen in alphabetical order, were Mesdames Archer and Burgess, and Miss Bosomworth. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Marshall, McLaren, and Hughes. FUNERAL OF MRS W. EARL. The funeral of Mrs W. Earl, Worcester street, which took place on Wednesday, was preceded by Requiem Mass, celebrated by the Rev. Fatner Halvey, assisted by the Rev. Father J. P. O'Connor "and the Rev. Father Prico, all three of whom have acted as parish priests at Hawarden, Mrs Earl's former parish. After Mass, the funeral proceeded by road to Waikari, where, on arrival, it was met by a large gathering of citizens, assembled to show their respect for Mrs Earl. The Rev. Father Halrev officiated at the graveside. There was a large number of very beautiful floral wreaths, sent by the following friends: Mr and Mrs J. Rowe and family, Misses K. and H. Fahey, Mr and Mrs D. Dwyer and family, Mr and Mrs McCormack, Mr and Mrs W. Honeybonrt, Mr J. Hoban and family, Mr and Mrs Parsons and family, Mr H. M. Anderson, Mr and Mrs K. D. Andersonj Mr and Mrs J. Sheridan, Mr and Mrs M. M. Friedlander, Mr and Mrs Jamss Dwyer, Mr and Mrs T. Hampson, Mr and Mrs B. L. Hoban, Mr and Mrs J. A. Shaw, Mr and Mi's J. W. Eorl, Mr. and Mrs D. M. Earl, Mr and Mrs V. Jackson, Messrs Saundercock Bros., Canterbury Frozen Meat Company, H. Matson and Company, the Combined Sports Club, Waikari, nnd the Hawarden A. and P. Association. YEAST PREVENTS CONSTIPATION. The noted German doctor, Professor Mendelsohn, says: "Constipation undermines the system, making it an easy prey to disease. Yeast will prevent constipation, and tone up the whole system. Skin blemishes will disappear." Take Ultima Capsules of live yeast. Price 2s 3d packet at E. Cameron Smith,- The Big Pharmacy, Regent Theatre Building, Cathedral squara. —j6

" MERRIE ENGLAND."

TRINITY CONGREGATIONAL CHOIR'S PRODUCTION. On Monday and again on Thursday, the choir of Trinity Congregational Church presented the concert edition of Edward German's "Merrie England" to large and enthusiastic audiences. Miss Hilda Hutt and Mr Ernest Rogers took the principal roles, and were well supported by Miss Pollard, Mj* Carter, Miss Olive Harcourt, and Messrs It. Anderson, W. J. Spratt, and A. Macquarrie. From the opening number to the finale there was a precision, with careful attention to light and shade, that was particularly pleasing. Mr Macquarrie in the humorous number, "The Mistress of the Sea," was diverting and was recalled each night. Mr R. Anderson was an outstanding success in "Who Were The Yeomen,'' while Miss Harcourt, Mrs Carter, and Miss Pollard performed their parts in a highly creditable manner. Both Miss Hutt and Mr Rogers were brilliant in their roles, the audience again and again showing unstinted appreciation. Miss Hutt in ''Oh, Who Shall Say that Love ia Cruel" and Mr Rogers in "The English Eose" were at their very best, the audience insisting on recalls. Mrs Ford again showed the accomplished pianist she is and was the recipient of many congratulations. Great credit is due to Mr James Shaw, Musical Director of Trinity, for the ability will) which he conducted the production. Mr Shaw, who himself is a tenor of reputation, has lately come from England, and this presentation was the first lie had staged since his arrival in Christchurch. He proved himself to be an acquisition to the musical life of the city.

DANCE AT BROOKSIDE.

The hospitality extended by the Brookside Ladies' Hockey Club on the occasion of its annual ball was enjoyed by a numerous company of dancers, who filled the main room in the school. The arrangements were excellent and the members of the club manifested a solicitous regard for the welfare ot their visitors. The club colours, red and black, were liberally displayed m the dancing room, while lemon and light green streamers were also used above the centre of the room. Music was provided by Slattery's Orchestra, which was relieved during the evening by Miss dandy, Mr D. M. Lill, and others. Messrs K. Hall and L. Buckley were M.C.'s, Facilities for caidplaying wtre provided in the supper room. Several novelty events added to the enjoyment. Miss Joyce Candy, the secretary proved an enthusiastic and capable organiser. Among those present were Mesdamos A. A. Croy, Joseph Brooks, C. H. Taylor, L. Henderson, A. Greaves, A. McCallum, W. H. Neale, Bailey, I. Mawson, A. Cridge, Graham, S. R. Boag, C. S. S. Candy, C. Heslop, J. B. Henderson, Brady, Misses Joyce Candy, Nancy Broks, O. Stevens, I>. Marshall, G. Heslop, B. Lawrence, Joan Greaves, Edna Mawson, N. Lawrence, Joycb Greaves, Eileen Bray, Gladys Mitchell, J. Harkerss, Mildred Brooks, E. Stevens, N. Stevens, Z. Chapman, Gwen Rowley, E. Merriman, E. Maw, L. Merriman, E. Taylor, L. McGregor, Myrtle Fussell, W. Heslop, A. Halt, Alma McGregor, Joyce Millar, Joan Millar, Eileen Bray, Mavis Ryde, Joan Millar, Leah Bray, B. Merriman, Keane, Lawler, Greenail, Dorothy Brooks, Myrtle Webster, and Thelma Hack.

BALL AT SPRINGSTON. The United Football dub's annual ball was held in the Springston Public Hall, where visitors were present from all the surrounding districts, and almost all the football clubs belonging to the Ellesmere Association were represented. The hall was decorated with greenery and the club's colours, green and black. Music was supplied by Bryson'B Band, and extras were played by Mrs R. Ford (Leeston). The lucky spot dance was won by Miss Molle.y and Mr K. Bissett. Among those present were Mesdames W. Cox, P. Bailey, G. Muir, J. Marshall, G. Duff, JH. Ford, L. W. Steele, E. Colman, Misses M. McCabe, D. McCabe, D. Mora (Akaroa), A. Watkins, M. Cook, R. McClelland (Christchurch), A. Butterfield (Christchurch), J. McPherson (Christchurch), M. Arnold (Christchurch), D. Vincent (Christchurch), M. Smith, K. Holley, A. Marshall, C. Ryan, N. Ryan, M. Hughes, G. Ludeman, J. Wright, E. Stevenson, N. Burberry, M. Free, B. Woodard, M. Woodard, M. Thompson, C. Moriarty, K. Moriarty, E. Millar, M. Haisty, M. Benny, M. McLenaghan, K. Sayers, M. Williams, M. Lambie, M. Hines, E. Hines, M. Steere, G. Rowell, H. Chapman, L. Williams, D. Kingdon, K. Parker, 1. Mutton, L. Powell (Balclutha), D. Duff, I. Joblin (Motukarara), D. Hodgen (Motukarara). G. Roberts, K. Wilson, J. Marshall, H. Birch, M. Wilson, E. Bailey, E. Parkin (Southbridge), E. Maw (Southhridge), Messrs W. Cox, E. Oolman. A. Bowes (Christchurch), P. Evans, G. McPherson, R. Wright (Chrisfchurch), H. Browne (North Otago), A. Dunlop, J. Howatson, L. Maw, C. Wroot, E. Fell (Southbridge), H. Free, R. Ford, G. Roobes (Leeston), Joblin (Motukarara), L. Payne, A. Mitchell, W. Cameron, E. Watkins, R. Rickerby (Lincoln), O. Bailey, L. Bennett, R. Andrew, B. Murphy, S. Benny, K. Woods, I. Murchison,. W. Bray, J. Cox, M. Cox, J. Milliard, N. Musson, K. Greaves, F. Roberts, D. Wilson, P. Wilson, W. Bissett. N. Bissett, A. Milne, K. Milne, 8. Birch, L. Thomas, A. Riordan, M. Williams, C. Reid J. Simpson. F. Ridden M. Ryan, D. Rvan. J. Wright. G. Wright. R. Wriarht. Rodeers. Dunlop, H. Moodv, E. Hoskin, E. Chapman, g. Duff, R. Creighton, T. Scott. G. Reesby, and C. Harris.

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BRIDGE PARTY.

The local branch of the Navy League is moving its headquarters shortly to premises in Gloucester street west, almost opposite Chancery lane. In preparation for the extra expenses entailed by the moving, and to assist the general funds of the league, a very pleasant bridge party was held in the league's hall, Worcester street, yesterday afternoon. Piuk rhododendrons and spring blossom were used as decorations, and at an interval between games tea was dispensed by the committee. Those responsible for the arrangement of the gathering were Mrs H. T. J Thacker, Mrs H. Wyatt, Mrs G. W. C. Smithson, Mrs A. E. Smith, Mrs Robert Lake, Mrs L. Mansell, Mrs A. Morten, Mrs H. L. Bowk.er, Mrs C. J. Treleaven, Miss Heywood, and Miss Creswell. The players included Mrs T. W. Eose, Mrs W. Bridge, Mrs W. Meyers, Mrs C. M. Roswell, Mrs H. J. Raphael, Mrs C. L. Dearsley, Mrs G. Morton Smith, Miss Hazel Gooder (Wellington), Mrs W. H. Meddings, Misses Mildred Cathcart, Dorothy Lewis, Hilda Lewis, Mrs Stanley Harris, Mrs A. J. Benzie, Mrs S. C. Dixon, Miss Eay Marks, Mrs A. Dawson, Miss M. Simpson, Mrs Arthur Morten, Miss Mary Morten, Misses A. Thomson, G. Thomson, E. Eedpath, M. Eedpath, Mrs W. Brock, Mrs G. W. C. Smithson, Mrs E. T. Tosswill, Mrs E. A. Bagshaw, Mrs A. A. Mitchell, Mrs C. Holland, Mrs C. Wavish, Mrs W. Lee, Mrs P. N. Quartermain, Misß L, Harcourt, Miss M. Kincaid, Miss Thelma Eaphael, Mrs L. J. Lewis, Mrs C. Knight, Mrs H. F. Willis, Miss F. M. Spears, Mrs John F. Hutchison, Miss Helen Hodges, Miss Winifred Eosendale, Miss Jean Tench, Mrs O. H. Franklyn, Mrs S. J. Russell, Mrs J. Bathgate, Miss K. Franklin, Mrs J. Greig, Mrs A. E. Byrne, Mrs J. E. Crawshaw, Miss S. Mears, Mrs G. D. Greenwood, Mrs Edwin Milnes, Mrs H. J. Quarrell, Mrs G. B. Morgan, Mrs Charles Were, Mrs J. Templeton, Mrs J. L. Jopp, Miss E. Blackham, Mrs L. J. Taylor, Mrs C. C. Tribe, Mrs C. W. Coles, - Mrs W. S. Anderson, Mrs Lionel Mansell, Mrs S. A Orchard, Mrs W. H. Jakins, Mrs A. G. Bean, Mrs C. L. Hart, Miss Orbell, Mrs P. Martin, Mrs C. J Eonaldson, Mrs J. S. Burns, Mrs A. Manhire, Mrs M. Mason, Mrs E. L. Siddall, Mrs H. E. H. White, Mrs Sydney Jones, Mrs Charles Bryant, Mrs E. L. Scott, Mrs J. Stanby, Miss K. Tipping, Mrs W. Power, and Mrs S. Vine.

The prize-winners were Miss A. Thomson and Miss Dorothy Lewis. Those who sent donations or arranged tables in their own homes were Mrs G, L. Donaldson, Mrs J. F. Studholme, Miss Dougall, Mrs Reginald Foster, Mrs J. M. Struthers, Mr L. S. O'Loughlen, Mrs J. Wyn-Irwin, and Miss J. S. Dawe.

WEDDINGS.

HILL—HOUGHTON. Many friends assembled at St. Saviour's Church to witness the marriage of May, eldest daughter of Mr and the late Mrs J. T. Houghton, to Walter Leslie, only son of Mr and the : late Airs A. L.Hill. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. C. Powell, and Mr Alex. Shearman was best man. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore ;i beautiful ankle-length frock of ivory satin beaute, made with tight-fitting bodice finished with a tiny bow at the back, a fully flared skirt, and rhinostone girdle. Long, tight sleeves fell in points over the hands. Her hand-em broidered veil fell softlv from a coronet of orange blossom, to form a long train, and she carried a bouquet, of white and palest pink hothouse flowers. The attendant bridesmaid, Miss Elsie Houghton, sister of the bride, wore a frock of cornflower blue silk ninon made with long sleeves and a cape collar. The bodice was finished with tiny scallops and a narrow belt was clasped with a diamante buckle. She wore a becoming felt hat and shoes to tone and carried a shower bouquet of pink hothouse flowers. For _ travelling the bride wore a three-piece ensemble of blue figured crepe do chine, the blonee being hand scalloped and pin tucked and the skirt finely box pleated. Her wrap was a brown molette plush coat, with which she wore a smart felt hat to tone. ,

COPPLESTONE—FRASEI?. Iceland poppies, spring flowers, statice, and pot plants were chosen by girl friends as decorations for the Shirley Presbyterian Church recently for the marriage of Isabelle Elva, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Fraser, Cheviot, to Eric Ernest, only son of Mr Arthur Copplestone, Durham street, Christchurch. Entering the church with her father, who gave her away, the bride wore a froclc of Wedgwood blue crepe suede, made in semi costume style, with biege coloured .fur collar and cuffs, and wide brimmed felt hat of a deeper shade. _ She carried a bouquet of blue cinerarias, freesias, and winter roses. In attendance were her sisters, TJnita wearing a frock of salmon pink celanese, heavily embroidered, ajid a black hat, and carrying a bouquet of pink cinerarias and winter roses, and Nalda, who wore full Highland dress in the Cameron of Lochiel tartan.

Mr Horace Cornish was best men, and the officiating minister was the Rev. P. E. H. Paton. Miss Tull was organist, playing voluntaries and the Wedding March. Following the ceremony, immediate relatives were entertained at afternoon tea, after which Mr and Mrs Copplestone left for their future home it Redcliffs.

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. United Service Hotel: Dr. Mary Curtis (Ne]son) Mrs J. N. Newton and Miss Newton (Wellington). " i? er ' 8 S otoI: Mr and Mrs F. Webb and Mrs Rowe (Invercargill). otonehursfc Private Hotel: Mr G. A smew (Invercargill), Mr D. Blake (Wellington). rwV l \ ls (WelHngton), Mr P. S. Reid il nst ? n> ' Mr T - Barrow (Wellington), and Mr A. Slack (Auckland). g ; ' , Hote , l: , Mr ond Mrs G. A. Adam« rr«?fi a 8 < Karori - Wellington). %r era ': Mr W. Davey (WellineSllea (Wellington), Mr R. (Wellington), Mr H. Cooper (WeiA R° n> n ? r ?V Wr!ght (Wellington) Mr V- * rca^ Mr A - SUar P e fHS ; 85- ffsa * going t0 COunt the heads in Saskatchewan. It will take all the E2 t enumera tora must paw through more than ;1500 miles of wild steajn """'it l7, ettle rs have trekked «.« nortlma T rd during the past years and many are almost out of touch with •vea mall eentrea of eivOisaS

HOME ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION. At tho well-attended meeting of the Home Eoonomies Association last night, Miss Blackmore announced that the finai meeting of the 1931 session would bo held on October sth, when a social and an exhibition of work would be held. ln'comptiment to the Farmers' Union a special display of wool-work would be arranged, and members were asked to exhibit any novel articles in the making of which wool was used. .the competition for the last evening was the making of articles from old felt hats. The result was remarkably good. Included amongst the many attractive and useful exhibits were a blotter, complete with purse for stamps and labels, a pair of serviceable motor gloves, slippers, needle-books, embroidered purses, coat-hangers, bags, tables, mats, tea-cosy, and one representing a country cottage, w.ith curtained windows, trellised porch, and climbing roses!

A few weeks ago, while Professor Gabriel Pouliny, a well-known musician in the town of Presboyrg, was returning home on his bicycle he was run over by, a car. The driver took flight, but others rushed to the professor to pick him up and found him only slightly injured. T-he Stradivarius, alas, was reduced to matchwood. The violin was valued at £BSOO, and is, of course, absolutely irreplaceable. It is a shattering loss to the professor.